Combined Cervicothoracic Approaches for Complex Mediastinal Masses

The cervicothoracic junction is an anatomical complex region that contains important neurovascular structures as well as the central routes of the airway and upper digestive tract. Masses arising in either compartment-the mediastinum or the cervical region-may extensively involve the other one, requiring a combined surgical approach to achieve complete resection. The choice of the most appropriate approach is therefore crucial and requires careful preoperative planning.